BOC to vote on 2009 budget

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, September 21. 2008
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. to vote on the proposed 2009 budget. The economic downturn has had a significant impact on next year's budget. Among the items left unfunded for next year are $1.8 million in capital purchases and 45 requested positions including additional staff for the ... [Full Story »] 

Man arrested after domestic dispute

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 20. 2008
A Colbert man was arrested last week after a domestic dispute at residences on Cleghorne Road and Clark Circle. Jason Wade Sargent 30, 267 Cleghorne Road, Colbert, was charged with reckless driving and aggravated assault. According to the incident, Sargent’s girlfriend told deputies she was at home on Cleghorne Road with his three small ... [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: Don’t fear the future; but be prepared just in case

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 20. 2008
There is a group of people on the extreme edge of our society who are convinced that the world as we know it is about to end. They think that any of several factors can bring our culture and economy crashing down around our heads. And they take extraordinary measures to prepare for the future. They call themselves survivalists. These people ... [Full Story »] 

City seeks cheap way to add to reservoir capacity

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Saturday, September 20. 2008
If it can get the blessing of state agencies, Commerce could add 100 days of capacity to its reservoir for less than $50,000. That’s a considerably large “if,” however. A minor item at a recent city council meeting was a budget amendment of $19,000 to hire Schnabel Engineering, Alpharetta, to conduct a feasibility study on raising the ... [Full Story »] 

Sewer system in sight

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 20. 2008
The Madison County Industrial Authority hopes to add commercial sewer services to its water service business by late next spring. A public meeting was held last week by the IDA and project engineer Charlie Armentrout, to bring the community up to date on plans for a commercial sewer system in the Dogboro/Hull area. A similar public meeting was ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Record Six Victories

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, September 20. 2008
It was a successful weekend for the East Jackson Lady Eagles as they picked up five wins in six games at the Oconee Invitational just two days after winning their second region game of the year. With the wins, East Jackson is 2-1 in region play, and 13-4 overall. The Eagles are tied for second in the region with Oglethorpe County and Jefferson. ... [Full Story »] 

Thefts keep Winder PD busy

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 20. 2008
The Winder Police Department investigated the following incidents during the last week: •aggravated assault, simple battery and battery on 2nd Street. •terroristic threats on Wood Avenue at East Oak Street. •theft by conversion and theft by taking on Lily Drive. •forgery on North Broad Street. •theft by taking on Mobile Drive. ... [Full Story »] 

Neighbors oppose Rockwell Church Road development

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 20. 2008
By Kristi Reed Area homeowners turned out in force at Thursday’s planning commission meeting to voice opposition for a mixed used development planned for Rockwell Church Road. Owners Daniel Blitch and Mary Bean have requested that 144 acres located at Rockwell Church Road and Hwy. 53 be rezoned to allow a master planned development with 237 ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders turn ball over six times in 25-6 loss to Cedar Shoals

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 19. 2008
The orange and blue sign hanging on the Cedar Shoals press box read, “The Jags are going to Craft a Victory,” a reference to Tommy Craft, Madison County’s principal, who used to wear the Jaguar orange and blue. Well, the Cedar squad got its victory, 25-6, but the game was not well crafted on either side — particularly in the first half ... [Full Story »] 

Mill Creek blanks Duluth 42-0

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 19. 2008
Mill Creek picked up its first region win Friday night with a 42-0 rout of Duluth. After a tough loss to Norcross last week, the Hawks needed to get back on track for a playoff berth. Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said the win was important for his team. “There is some concern after you lose a tough game like we did last week – you ... [Full Story »] 
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